Executive Summaries:  Brazil’s coffee sector is being squeezed by a triple th reat of climate volatility, steep US tariffs, and supply chain delays, driving lower yields, higher costs, and urgent pressure to adopt traceability systems. In August 2025, Brazil exported 3.1 million bags of coffee, a 14.3% rebound from July, but still 17.5% below the same month last year (Rabo Bank, 2025).  Non-compliance carries significant risks, including lost contracts, market exclusion, and

Editor's Note: This article provides a practical, field‑grounded walkthrough of the four essential steps needed to achieve Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil supply chains, an increasingly critical requirement for certification, market access, and compliance with emerging regulations such as the EU Deforestation Regulation. Drawing on insights from Sandy Puspoyo, our Project Lead for Palm Oil and an experienced sustainability manager with a decade of hands‑on expert

Editor’s Note:   This article explores what full Traceability to Plantation (TTP) in palm oil actually looks like and what it takes to achieve it in practice. If you’re looking to go deeper into the full framework, join Beyond Traceability Talks #5, where our experts unpack real-world challenges and solutions across palm oil supply chains.    Executive Summary:   Traceability to Plantation remains incomplete across the palm oil sector, while leading palm oil companies have ac

As regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), CSDDD, CSRD, and FSMA reshape global supply chains, agribusinesses face a critical choice: build traceability systems in-house or partner with a specialized provider. This article explores the trade-offs between control, cost, and scalability, offering practical insights to help organizations choose the most effective path to achieve compliance and strengthen long-term supply chain resilience.

Indonesia tuna is central to the global seafood trade, but rising compliance demands are reshaping the industry. In Bitung, North Sulawesi, KOLTIVA and Meloy Fund, Ocean Union, Laut Biru Seafood, are digitizing first-mile traceability for wild-capture yellowfin tuna, strengthening transparency, compliance, and sustainable market access.

As U.S. buyers raise the bar on transparency and compliance, nutmeg Indonesia is entering a new phase of transformation. This article explores how American ingredient companies are strengthening traceability across Indonesia’s nutmeg supply chains—using digital, farm-level data to reduce export risk, verify sustainability, and secure long-term sourcing resilience.